Meet Markel

The Markel Style: See how our values motivate our people, drive our operations, and lead to impressive results for our clients.

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In the spotlight

Markel makes the Fortune 500

Markel is #464 on the 2018 Fortune 500. It's the hard work and dedication of our associates and business partners that has kept us on the list for three years running. Great job!

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News

Jul
18 Markel gains license for German insurance company—supports EEA growth...

Jul
11 Robert Cox joins Markel as President and Chief Operating Officer to oversee...

Jun
04 Markel announces Rosemont partnership

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Investor relations

Visit our investor relations page to find the current quote, quarterly reports, filing information, and more.

Q1 2018 results are now available.

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Take charge of your career.

We are always seeking top talent. If you are motivated, goal-oriented, and desire to build your future with a leader in the insurance industry, consider career opportunities with Markel.

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Markel in the news

  • Markel adds to leadership, names industry veteran as new president of its insurance operations

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  • Markel gains Lloyd's India reinsurance license

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  • Decision Maker: Brian Kenny with Markel Corp

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$1.1 billion

Comprehensive income to Markel shareholders in 2017 was over $1.1 billion.
Around the world

Markel has 70 offices in 20 countries.
Specialty insurance

Our main operations are specialty insurance, which provides coverage for hard-to-place risks that generally do not fit in the underwriting criteria of standard insurance carriers.
Our focus is long-term

“What matters to Markel is to build an enduring institution.”  - Richie Whitt, Co-Chief Executive Officer
Winning with permanent capital

Markel Ventures owns and operates a family of companies outside the insurance industry, employing over 11,400 people across the manufacturing, consumer, business services, financial services, and healthcare sectors.
Watershed year

"2017 stands as a transformational and watershed year for Markel (yet again).” - 2017 letter to shareholders